Tom Jones says he created a 'sex bomb' monster

Singer Sir Tom Jones has admitted that he created "a monster" with his on-stage gyrations that led to women throwing underwear at him.

"I've always tried to reign myself in but sometimes things get the better of me. I've only myself to blame," the Daily Express quoted him as telling BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

"Sometimes you are creating a monster without actually realising it. Sex Bomb, you can't get away from the title," he said.

Sir Tom, pictured in 1975, admits his wife Linda has "thrown things" at him in rage over his behaviour but says they still love each other.

"We are still in love. She's still the Welsh girl I married," he added.